What is OpenClaw?
OpenClaw is the agent software you run on infrastructure you control. ClawKickstart helps you get OpenClaw live on your own VPS without turning the setup into a manual server project.
ClawKickstart provisions, configures, and deploys your OpenClaw or Hermes Agent instance on a VPS without you having to do the server work yourself.
Start with a new Hetzner VPS or connect an existing server. You keep control of the infrastructure while ClawKickstart handles the OpenClaw self-hosted setup flow.
This short explainer shows the real ClawKickstart flow: choose a plan, connect your infrastructure path, and launch OpenClaw from the browser without turning setup into manual server work or wondering how to install OpenClaw on a VPS.
A 40-second product-first overview showing how ClawKickstart gets OpenClaw running on infrastructure you control.
A simple way to get OpenClaw running on infrastructure you own, whether you want an OpenClaw Hetzner deploy or a bring-your-own VPS setup.
ClawKickstart creates or connects your VPS, prepares the server, and deploys OpenClaw or Hermes Agent from the browser.
Your instance runs on your VPS account, not on shared infrastructure we control behind the scenes.
Good for people who want a secure setup, want to move faster, or do not want to spend time on SSH and server configuration.
Three short steps from signup to a live OpenClaw instance.
Use a Hetzner API token to provision a new VPS, or use a server you already own.
Select your location and server size, or enter your existing server details, depending on the path you choose.
ClawKickstart completes the deployment flow, shows progress, and gets your OpenClaw instance live on your server.
The main benefits for people who want OpenClaw live without turning setup into a project.
Skip the usual VPS setup work and move from account creation to deployment from one dashboard.
ClawKickstart is designed to apply opinionated setup defaults so you do not have to figure out every server choice from scratch.
You choose the VPS, keep the provider account, and stay in control of where the instance runs.
You pay for ClawKickstart, and you also pay your VPS provider directly for the server you choose.
Fully managed OpenClaw or Hermes Agent on your own dedicated server.
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For power users requiring maximum compute and memory.
ClawKickstart covers the deployment service. Your VPS provider bill is separate and stays in your own provider account.
A short checklist so the signup flow feels predictable.
Quick answers for people researching OpenClaw & Hermes self-hosting, VPS setup, and deployment paths.
OpenClaw is the agent software you run on infrastructure you control. ClawKickstart helps you get OpenClaw live on your own VPS without turning the setup into a manual server project.
With ClawKickstart, you choose a plan, connect a new or existing VPS, and let the product handle the OpenClaw deployment flow. The goal is to give you a repeatable OpenClaw VPS setup without scripting the install by hand.
No. The main product path is designed for people who want an OpenClaw self-hosted setup without needing SSH experience or day-one server administration knowledge.
Yes. Hetzner is the easiest guided path, but you can also use a server you already own if you want to deploy OpenClaw outside Hetzner.
Yes. ClawKickstart is a managed setup service for self-hosting OpenClaw on your own VPS. You keep the server account and infrastructure control while the product handles the deployment workflow.
Hermes Agent is a highly-capable AI framework by Nous Research. ClawKickstart provides a managed deployment path to get Hermes running securely on your own VPS with multi-channel support over Telegram and UI.
Yes! ClawKickstart supports both frameworks. During the provisioning process, you can choose whether you want an OpenClaw instance or a Hermes Agent setup applied to your server.
If you are unsure which setup path fits you, contact us before signing up and we will help you figure it out.
Tell us what you want to run, whether you already have a VPS, and what you are unsure about. We will reply at contact@clawkickstart.com.
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